Nebraska drainage projects listed in 1930 census findings
In western Nebraska near the Missouri and Platte rivers, 138 drainage enterprises covered 879,459 acres of 44,708,565 total. Average drained area 6,478 acres. 47 with 6000+ acres. Completed work on 132 ventures spanning 753,783 acres. Investments total 6.1 million dollars. six projects estimate 93,950 to finish. One pump based irrigation in Pathfinder district serves 300 acres. Financials show most irrigation enterprises with no tax delinquencies or bond arrears.
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Eee
Nebraska
Pathfinder
Sioux County
Washington Nebs Stop Sparks Stamp Collectors Wave
Washington Nebraska posts stamp collecting surge as 5 000 letters were remailed after a rare fast mail stop at Washington population 80 on February 22. Postmaster V Shumaker autographed envelopes and set up a cancellation machine to accommodate national philatelists.
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Washington, Neb
Philate Mstic
Washington Birthday Mail. Co
Washington Post Office
Shumaker
Washington
Neb
United States
Back to Farm Movement Expands Generating Land-Lease Shifts
Lincoln A E Anderson reports a town to farm population trend due to lack of city work. Cash rents fall for most crop lands with leases moving to two fifths to one half share. Land sales drop to about 27 percent of normal amid lower crop prices including corn at 33-36 cents per bushel and wheat at 41 cents.
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Lincoln
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Orga
Groundwater Lake Opportunity in South Central Nebraska
South central Nebraska researchers note underground water could form a lake twice as large and deep as the Great Salt Lake. Geologist Dr. A. L. Luga of the university says the water seeps from the Piggte system into rivers and creeks in the southern part of the state.
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Nebraska
Great Salt Lake
A. L. Luga
The
University
New $160000 Overhead Crossing To Open At Grand Island
State Engineer Roy Cochran announced the Union Pacific overhead crossing at Grand Island will open soon. It was funded jointly by the railroad and federal aid, with Grand Island buying the right of way for $6000. Traffic on highways 2 and 80 will be routed over the viaduct.
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Union Pacific
Grand Island
Roy Cochran
Dawson County Hay Shortage Raises Prices Across Region
Reports from local hay dealers indicate surplus alfalfa and wild hay in Dawson County is nearly exhausted. Very little hay remains for sale and prices have risen by several dollars per ton in recent weeks. The county shipped thousands of tons of alfalfa to the brooth area this year, including fifty three carloads donated.
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Dawson County
Brouth
Nebraska seeks renewed Bob White quail distribution
Petitions circulate urging Governor Charles W. Bryan to sanction broad quail releases after inbreeding and harsh winters depleted local populations. Sportsmen say the state could once again see plentiful Bob White quail across Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Charles W. Bryan
Flooded families evacuated as ice gorge blocks Republican River near Guide Rock
Floodwaters backed up by a massive ice gorge near Guide Rock force evacuations as thousands of dollars in damage accumulate. Families move livestock to high ground while state officials promise cooperation to clear the blockage and restore flow.
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Republican
Guide ‘Rock
Kansas counties threaten secession over highway aid
Dr H J Morrison of Oberlin Kansas warned northern and western Kansas counties may secede and join Nebraska if Kansas highway officials and the state chamber of commerce do not give them more consideration. He spoke to the Highway No 36 association accusing the commission and chamber of bias in developing the state from Kansas City to Topeka and westward.
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H.J. Morrison
Oberlin
Kas
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas Highway Officials
State Chamber of Commerce
Highway No. 36 Association
Commission
Chamber
Kansas City
Topeka
Dr. Morrison
Industrial accidents in Nebraska drop in 1931 reports
Labor Commissioner Matthews notes a decline of 3 404 in 1931 to 18 498 total accidents. Claims for compensation rose about 10 percent to 528. Dismissals fell by 78 to 155, awards fell by 42 to 262, court settlements rose by 47 to 18, and disapprovals grew by six.
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Nebraska
Matthews
Optimism on North Nebraska Crop Prospects for 1932
G L Carlson the long time federal crop observer sees 1932 as a bumper year for north Nebraska. He cites heavy winter snows and rains improving soil moisture, enough to curb grasshoppers, and soil rich from a poor previous year boosting the potential crop.
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G. L. Carlson
Nebraska
Carlson
Grand Island Considers New Junior College District Petition
Grand Island leaders plan to present a petition to the board of education urging continuation of the Junior College department. The group seeks a proposition to voters for a Junior College district that would not require purchasing additional real estate. Last spring voters rejected a similar move to create a Junior College district.
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Grand Island
Board of Education
Keep Close Track of Farm Expenses
North Carolina farmers should organize farm management and use a budget to determine needs and income for 1932. A simple budgeting form covers farm production and family living costs, with cash needs set first and cash income planned to meet them.
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North Carolina
Agricultural Extension Service
State College
Ase
R. H. Rogers
The
Rogers
Manure Leaching Warns Ohio Agronomist
Ohio agronomist R. M. Salter cautions farmers against leaving manure exposed to rain in garages or yards. He cites a Wooster test showing four tons of manure per rotation raised corn yields by $8.05, while equal chemical fertilizers raised $8.98. He urges applying fresh manure to fields promptly to prevent nutrient loss and reduce leaching.
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R. M. Salter
Ohio
A&a
Wooster
Rye feeding trial yields half dollar per bushel at Hettinger
In a cooperative hog feeding trial at Hettinger substation 75 pigs fed on coarsely ground rye and alfalfa pasture produced a 51 percent cent per bushel turn on 205.7 bushels of rye. The John Monroe herd completed the trial, continuing last year’s ground rye study. The pork weight reached 2 860 pounds with a feed use of 408 pounds of rye per 100 pounds of pork. Market value of rye at 3.70 per hundredweight totaled 105.82 dollars. Pigs remained thrifty and satisfied with the ration.
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H. Plath
Hettinger
John Monroe
Lime for Steers Tests at Kansas Station
Experiments at the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station over three years show feeding 1 to 10 pounds daily of ground lime to steers yields more benefits than a 2 pound daily lime diet. The study compares lime levels and animal performance to determine optimal supplementation.
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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Rice By-Products as Feeds for Live Stock Across U S
The USDA reports rice by-products are increasingly used as livestock feed. Rice bran and brewers’ rice provide high protein and fat, with rice polish valuable for hogs in limited amounts. Hulls have little feeding value. publications offer ration suggestions for cattle horses mules hogs and chickens.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
E. W. Sheets
A. T. Semple
Bureau of Animal Industry
Office of Information
Washington, D. C
Hog Cholera Outbreaks Brought Under Control
Swine growers faced heavy losses from hog cholera in September to November 1931 across many hog producing states. USDA veterinarians estimate recent losses matched severe 1926 levels, with 70 hogs per 1000 in outbreak areas. December saw a sharp decline as anti cholera serum aided control and winter arrived.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Hay barn silo aids John Jacobsen in Nebraska
Emptying pit silo equipment helps John Jacobsen of Hamilton county Nebraska extract feed from a 12 by 40 foot silo. Ten feet above ground and 30 feet below surface the silo supports a top mounted track and carrier extending beyond the edge. Last summer a feed bank under the track fed the dairy herd silage. a wagon can pass beneath to fill. A horse lifts the silage into a bucket with a false bottom.
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John Jacobsen
Hamilton County
Neb
Farm Mortgage Debt Falls Since 1928 Peak
Farm mortgage debt in the United States stood at 9.241 billion dollars on January 1 1930, down 24 percent from the 1928 peak. The 1920 total was 7.857 billion. Foreclosures and loan renewals scaled down largely explain the decline.
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United States
Ugitea States Department of Agriculture
Farm ledger missing records leaves business uncertain
A farm business without records is like a clock without hands, making it impossible to tell whether it is gaining or losing or where it stands at any moment.
The Better Way Taxi Comment Sparks Discussion
A reader notes that Joe often takes a girl home in a taxi arguing it is cheaper than stopping at multiple soda fountains. The remark prompts local chatter on dating etiquette and transportation costs.
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Joe
Named for Purpose Fuller's Earth Origin
Fuller's earth took its name from its historic use in fulling woolen cloth. The term reflects its original function in processing textiles.
California Fig Syrup touted by Oklahoma City mother
A Western mother from Oklahoma City endorses California Fig Syrup as a quick safe remedy for her three year old Neal’s constipation and frequent colds. She credits the product with restoring health and urges buyers to ask for the full name Califor nia Fig Syrup to ensure the genuine article.
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California
Neal
Putting It to Use Badlybent
Deadbroke asks what is burning in the furnace and answers the garage as the location.
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Platte and
Missouri
Clayton
Agriculture Department
Washington, Nebraska
Pierce
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